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I have had a headache in my temples for the past 6-7days, i take paracetamol, and ibuprofen, and nothing seems to ease the pain?

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Dr. Howard Shapiro answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Nephrology & Dialysis

See physician: You need to see your physician. Sinusitis can do this; temporomandibular joint problems can as well. You need to find the cause to get effective treatment.

Answered 9/5/2014

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A member asked:

I have had a headache in my temples for the past 6-7days, i take paracetamol, and ibuprofen, and nothing seems to ease the pain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Howard Shapiro answered

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